Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $101,200 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $48.65
10th percentile $72,030
90th percentile $121,950
Employed locally 110
National median $95,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,030
    25th
    $81,910
    50th (median)
    $101,200
    75th
    $113,690
    90th
    $121,950

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Speech-Language Pathologists salary vs area income 118% Median Speech-Language Pathologists salary is 18% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Speech-Language Pathologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $135,860
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $128,700
    Boulder, CO $126,890
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $126,330
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $124,190

    Nearby metros — Speech-Language Pathologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $126,330
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $109,450
    Hawaii $108,230
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $106,920
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,710
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $104,940

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $100,540
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $105,650
    Pharmacy Technicians $51,010
    Pharmacists $153,170
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,550
    Dental Hygienists $107,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Speech-Language Pathologists make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Kennewick, WA is $48.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.97 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Speech-Language Pathologists salaries?

    The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in Kennewick, WA is 6.1% above the national median of $95,410. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Speech-Language Pathologists in Kennewick?

    Entry-level Speech-Language Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $72,030 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,910.